From outside Eastern Market. Any motorcycle enthusiasts ever hear of this one?

And thanks to a reader for spotting this license plate:

This is on the side of a car wash on Georgia Avenue just south of Missouri. The painter is from Korea and this is the first mural he’s ever done. It is of the Dokdo Islands in the East Sea.

Turns out it’s actually a bit of a controversial topic:

“The rocky outcrop, known as Dokdo in South Korea and Takeshima in Japan, is considered by both countries part of their own respective territories, and the dispute over them has been an ongoing spoiler in bilateral relations.”

As a former International Relations student – makes me love DC even more.

Lots of folks like to make fun of ‘Door of the Day’ posts but c’mon look at this freaking door. Check out the details. It is beautiful. Back in the day they seriously knew how to do doors:

Do you think this “pop up” in the middle is original to the house? I always marvel at it every time I pass it (from Capitol Hill):

From an email:

“It’s time once again for the annual Upshur Street arts fair, bringing us to the 6th year of the event that started with Domku and Shaka King, a local menswear designer. This year’s holiday event is sponsored by the Petworth Cooperative Business Association, Domku, & Corehaus, and we expect it will be better and bigger than ever!

Artists and crafters interested in participating this year, visit out Facebook page for details and an application form. The deadline for applications is November 18.

When: December 10, 11a-4p
Where: 800 block of Upshur St, NW
What: handmade crafts, artwork, handcrafted food gifts, live music, beer tasting, general merriment
Why: For the love of local, for the love of the unique, for the love of community

Facebook event page here.”

The folks at Washington Deli are now baking bagels in Brightwood at 5830 Georgia Ave, NW. We’ll have to have a competition once Bethesda Bagels opens in Dupont.

And always a good sign – they have Dr. Browns soda:

Rear addition facing alley

We judged this awesome addition from 18th St, NW (south of S St, NW) last year (sorry, I can’t find the link) but a reader just sent an awesome link to some inside shots. Check out these photos from design-milk who also writes:

“Architect David Jameson completed Barcode House in Washington, DC earlier this year. The project entailed creating a freestanding, modern addition to an existing, vertically-oriented urban row house. The extension is composed of a completely see-through, two-story, glass structure in front of a narrow concrete tower. A lyrical pattern of black steel rods that resemble a barcode run across the two glass façades, hence the name”

Awesome!

Front facing 18th St, NW

If you have any fun or interesting animal/pet photos please shoot me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say what neighborhood you’re from or upload to the PoPville flickr pool with your pets name and neighborhood. I can’t guarantee I’ll get them all posted but I’ll do my best.

Photo Credit (left to right): “Wi-Fi” & “Preston” from Adams Morgan!

“Preston” the puggle decided that for halloween this year he wanted to go as a “Wi-Fi” the tuxedo cat!”

Photo Credit (left to right): “Preston” & “Wi-Fi” from Adams Morgan!

“Wi-fi got a little pissed that the puggle was representin’ as a Tuxedo cat this Halloween … so his costume … well, he’s going as a Puggle!”

“Half of the OccupyMyBackPorch contingent. This one has been protesting almost since the day I bought my house.”

This rental is located at 1st and V St, NW:

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The Craigslist ad says:

“1 bedroom basement apartment in Victorian rowhouse. New appliances include microwave & dishwasher. Glass tile backsplash. Extra storage area. Full size washer & dryer.

Great block, great neighbors. Easy access to Shaw Metro station (7 blocks), U Street, Howard University/Ledroit Park, Catholic University.
Located in the heart of Bloomingdale – DC’s best neighborhood. Neighborhood features: 2 new restaurants, an award winning coffeehouse, organic markets, wine shops, yoga studio and more.

$1300 plus utilities (electric & water).
Available now. Minimum lease term is 1 year.
No dogs allowed.”

$1300 plus utilities sound right?

Photo by PoPville flickr user Vileinist

“Dear PoPville,

Have you heard people talking about the fact that the city actually owns the land up to the front porch??? We have a leak in the water line in our front yard and DC water says it’s on our property but I’ve heard from several people that we should fight it because the city actually owns the property up to the front porch. Have you heard of this before? (PS it’s $3000 to fix!).”

Photo of ‘Pumpkin dispensing mulled cider spiked with Johnny Walker.’ by PoPville flickr user theraspberryexpress

“Dear PoPville,

This may be a little late but I was wondering if you were planning or would put up a post about Halloween going’s on tonight. I was curious if there were any fun gatherings around town tonight for halloween and didn’t know if other readers had the same question.”

For the kids we have the 11th Street Halloween Extravaganza. But for those that are going out – what do you have planned? Any good bar specials/parties?

Photo by PoPville flickr user philliefan99

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An @PoPville reader asks on twitter:

“Why did Union Station put a no pedestrians sign by the sidewalk entrance to the garage?”

I saw lots of pedestrians using this exit over the weekend so perhaps the sign is just for the street part? Anyone know if this is enforced on the sidewalk as well? This garage in the rear of Union Station leads to some of the intercity buses like Bolt Bus and the path is a very popular route to H Street, NE.

This home is located at 415 12th St, NE:

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The flier says:

“REWARD YOURSELF! 58 feet of open living space awaits! Perfect for entertaining. Top notch gut renovation. BIG open granite/stainless kitchen w/ island/bar/wine rack. Gleaming wood floors throughout. 2 wood burning FP’s. Remote controlled skylight. W/ D on upper level. 2 master bedrooms w/ high ceiling (one w/ FP, jetted tub/sep shower + balcony!). 13 month HWA home warranty.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

This 3 bed/3.5 bath is going for $639,000.

“Dear PoPville,

Have you heard any buzz about plans for a new gym in Petworth/Mount P/Columbia Heights? Washington Sports Club in the Target building is a mess…. mismanaged, overpriced, oversold– but with a prime location and no competition north of U Street. It would be fantastic to have an independent gym in the area, but even another chain option would be an improvement.”

Unfortunately the sign above is the closest I’ve seen to a new gym coming to Petworth. It makes me weep to think we almost had one at 3910 Georgia Ave, NW. Back in Oct. ’10 there was some scuttlebutt that a small gym was looking into the space above Meridian Pint at 11th and Park Rd, NW but nothing ever came of that. To be honest it seems like a real business opportunity. I know we also pine for a movie theater and a book store but I realize those would probably have a tough time being profitable. But I honestly think a new gym in the Petworth/Columbia Heights/Mt. Pleasant area would make a killing. I’m hopeful one day an investor with an ounce of vision will realize this…

In the meantime we spoke about some reasonably priced gyms around town here.